ORANGES
Fennel Seed
#E3C79D
Reading soft, Fennel Seed lands in the oranges family at HSL 36°, 56%, 75%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Fennel Seed 1101
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E3C79D?
#E3C79D is Fennel Seed, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #E3C79D warm or cool?
Fennel Seed reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Fennel Seed?
Fennel Seed works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Fennel Seed?
Fennel Seed pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Fennel Seed?
You can download Fennel Seed on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #E3C79D?
#E3C79D converts to RGB 227, 199, 157.